Magical Properties Of Herbs
The Magical Properties Of Mother Earth
ALOE
Magical Properties: Living plants guard against evil influences and prevent household accidents
ANISE
Magical properties: sleep on anise seeds to ensure sleep free from nightmares; fresh anise leaves protects the magic circle and ward off evil
ASH
Magical properties: The representation of Ygdrasill, the world tree, and one of the Fairy Triad: oak, ash and thorn. Ash represents the power which resides in water for use in sea rituals. Carrying a piece will protect against drowning. A staff of ash hung over a doorway will ward off malignant influences. Scatter the leaves in the four directions to protect a house. Ash attracts lightning so it will not protect against that.
BASIL
Magical properties: used in love spells and purification baths
BLACKBERRY
Magical properties: used in money spells; vines are protective;
sacred to Brigit
BLACK COHOSH
Magical properties: used in love spells and gives courage to the meek if carried
BLOODROOT
Magical properties: the root draws love and avert negativity; place on doorways and windows for protection
CALENDULA OR MARIGOLD
Magical properties: Add calendula to your bath to win the respect and admiration of your peers. String garlands of calendula around the outside doors to stop evil from entering the house.
CATNIP
Magical properties: used in love spells in conjunction with rose petals; grown near the home, it will attract good spirits and luck
CHAMOMILE
Magical properties: used in money spells (wash hands in chamomile tea before gambling); used to remove curses and spells
CINQUEFOIL
Magical properties: the five points of the leaves symbolize love, money, health, power, and wisdom; suspended from the bed will ensure restful sleep; carry when asking favors of officials (especially good in court cases)
COWSLIP
Magical properties: the fragrance has healing properties
ELDER
Magical properties: hang over doorways and windows to get out evil; carry the berries to protect from negativity; sacred to the Mother Goddess; grow near your home to bring prosperity; excellent wood for making wands; bad luck to burn elder wood
FENNEL
Magical properties: Grow around the home for protection. Hung up at windows, it will ward off evil spirits. Used in purification sachets
HAWTHORNE
Magical properties: If there is Hawthorne growing on your property, no evil ghosts will enter. It also protects against lightning and damage from storms. Hawthorne is sacred to fairies and is part of the Fairy Triad: "oak, ash and thorn"
HAZEL
Magical properties: Twigs of hazel placed against the window frames will guard against lightning and three pins of hazel wood driven into the house will protect it from fire. Present a bride with a batch of hazel nuts to wish her good fortune. Hazel is used to make magical wands and for dowsing.
HIBISCUS
Magical properties: Red Hibiscus flowers are used in love potions and placed in wreaths in marriage ceremonies.
HOLLY
Magical properties: One of the best protection herbs, holly guards against lightning, poison and evil spirits. Plant it around the house. Since it is a male plant, men should carry holly for luck (Women should carry the female plant Ivy). After midnight on a Friday, in silence, gather nine holly leaves (the smooth kind) and wrap these in white cloth using nine knots to tie the ends together. Place this under your pillow and you will have prophetic dreams that night.
LAVENDER
Magical properties: Used in love spells. Rub lavender on your clothing to attract love. Also protects against cruel treatment at the hands of a spouse if worn. Place lavender under your pillow for a good night's sleep.
MINT
Magical properties: Mint is used in travel spells and the bright green leaves can be used in money and prosperity spells. Fresh mint laid on the altar will call good spirits.
MISTLETOE
Magical properties: carry or wear for aid in conception; protection against lightning, fires, and misfortune; burn mistletoe to banish evil; placed at the head of the bed, it gives restful sleep and beautiful dreams
MORNING GLORY
Magical properties: Morning Glory seeds under your pillow will stop nightmares. Grown in the garden, blue morning glories will bring peace and happiness.
NETTLE
Magical properties: Nettle can be used to remove a curse and send it back, by stuffing a poppet with it or carrying it in a sachet. A pot of freshly cut nettle placed beneath a sickbed will aid in recovery. Used in purification sachets.
OAK
Magical properties: Ancient tree of the Druids and one of the Fairy Triad: "oak, ash and thorn." To protect your house, tie two twigs of oak with red thread to form an equal-armed cross and hang it in the house. Acorns placed in the window guard against lightning. Burning oak in a fireplace will draw off illness. Planting an acorn in the dark of the Moon will bring you money.
PASSION FLOWER
Magical properties: Placed in a house, it calms problems and troubles and brings peace. Carried, it attracts friends and popularity. Placed beneath the pillow, it aids in sleep.
PEPPERMINT
Magical properties: Peppermint has long been used in healing and purification spells. It raises the vibrations of the area. Placed under the pillow, it can aid in sleep and sometimes offered glimpse of the future in dreams.
